Virgin Media TiVo iPad app - Page 49

04-10-2012, 11:34

The new HDMI slingboxes still don't have HDCP though so neither the TiVo or Samsung V+ will work in HD.

giorgoxxi · 04-10-2012, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

The new HDMI slingboxes still don't have HDCP though so neither the TiVo or Samsung V+ will work in HD.

True. Personally I am not too bothered about HD, because normally wherever I use the slingbox remotely I am constrained by the bandwidth available, plus for the device sizes I use (either iPhone or 10" tablet) HD resolutions are not that important (would be a different case if I were watching on an HD TV).

steveh · 04-10-2012, 12:20

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Originally Posted by giorgoxxi

It is not about the technology, its about the legal side of things.

But from what I've read of the US Tivo Stream it has no restrictions on placeshifting live TV or recordings. Of course what Virgin would choose to allow if they do offer it we don't know yet.

I'm currently trying to decide what to do for placeshifting for an extended stay outside the country. My Slingbox Pro has been good enough for now but the older models use Windows Media codecs rather than H.264 and it will only connect to my V-HD box using composite video although they should both be able to do component. The new Slingbox 500 would be good if it didn't have the HDCP limitation. Maybe a VPN account and iPlayer / Virgin Anywhere will suffice.

passingbat · 04-10-2012, 12:29

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Originally Posted by steveh

But from what I've read of the US Tivo Stream it has no restrictions on placeshifting live TV or recordings. Of course what Virgin would choose to allow if they do offer it we don't know yet.

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In an article I was reading yesterday on the stream, it said that content from HBO and another similar content provider was excluded, so there are some restrictions.

Gadgie · 04-10-2012, 21:44

I see the new TV advert for the Sky App, says that you can do even more with it!

I wonder how much longer V/M are going to wait before bringing out their App , as Sky seem to be way ahead of the game!

pythagoras · 05-10-2012, 00:03

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Originally Posted by Gadgie

I see the new TV advert for the Sky App, says that you can do even more with it!

I wonder how much longer V/M are going to wait before bringing out their App , as Sky seem to be way ahead of the game!

I'll be able to give some insights into the apps on the 9th of October.

regards

John

nn012 · 05-10-2012, 17:46

Is that the day it's being released? About bloody time!

brava210 · 05-10-2012, 18:57

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Originally Posted by nn012

Is that the day it's being released? About bloody time!

No its not

BenMcr · 05-10-2012, 21:47

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Brand new TiVo service launched with a first-hand preview

http://jamesandersonuk.com/brand-new...-a-first-45038

05-10-2012, 22:01

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

http://jamesandersonuk.com/brand-new...-a-first-45038

Fantastic - like the fact you can be watching something on an i pad and then switch to your Tivo. Would be very handy for when the missus goes to bed and lets me be in charge of the main TV!

pythagoras · 05-10-2012, 22:06

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Originally Posted by nn012

Is that the day it's being released? About bloody time!

Its the date I can start to talk about it and post some photos. Not long to go.

piquet41 · 05-10-2012, 22:07

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

http://jamesandersonuk.com/brand-new...-a-first-45038

Hi Ben. That link doesn't work?

BenMcr · 05-10-2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by piquet41

Hi Ben. That link doesn't work?

Does in IE and Firefox, Chrome seems to have problem with it - so try a different browser

piquet41 · 05-10-2012, 22:16

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Does in IE and Firefox, Chrome seems to have problem with it - so try a different browser

It's IE9 I'm using. Doesn't work on Chrome either, I don't use Firefox.

BenMcr · 05-10-2012, 22:16

odd